She isn't afraid because she is young and doesn't know much.
*How would you have felt if you had been Annemarie when the soldiers spoke to her? Why?
I would have been very scared and not been able to say a word!
Chapter 2
Do you think King Christian did the right thing when he surrendered to the
Nazis?Why?* Would you be willing to die to protect the leader of your country? Why?
I think it was a good idea because Denmark had a very small army. I would not do what he did because I just couldn't do it.
What happened to Annemarie's older sister Lise?
She Died.
How has Annemarie's family changed after the death of Lise?
They never talked about Lise and Lise's soon to be husband was always very sad.
Chapter 3
Annemarie believes that ordinary people like her don't have to be courageous. Do you agree with this idea?
No I don't because anything can happen that you would need to be courageous.
What religion do the Rosens practice?
They are Jewish.
Predict what you think will happen next in the story.
Annemarie will have to be brave
Chapter 4
What are the answers to the questions that are the titles of the first three chapters?
1. Why are you running?
The girls are racing.
2. Who is the man who rides past?
King Christian X 3.Where is Mrs. Hirsch?
She is at home with her family and the Nazis shut down her button store.
The title of this chapter is "It Will Be a Long Night." Why was it a long night?
It was a long night because Ellen had to stay with the Johansens because her parents were moving away so the wouldn't get caught by the Nazis.
Why does Ellen spend the night with Annemarie?
She spent the night because her parents moved away from the Nazis.
Chapter 5
1. Why do the soldiers come to the Johansen’s apartment?
The soldiers knew the Johansens were friends of the Rosens and thought they were hiding them.
2. What do you think they expected to find?
They expected to find the Rosens
3. Why does Annemarie tear the necklace from Ellen’s neck?
She does this so the soldiers won't see it and then they would know that Ellen was a Jew and Rosen.
4. When Papa tore the pictures from his photo album, what was he trying to prove?
he was trying to prove that Ellen was part of their family.
5. Do you think Annemarie is brave?
Yes I do.
6. Why does Mama want to travel to Uncle Henrik’s house alone?
She wants to travel alone so that someone would be at the house in case the soldiers came.
7. What are Papa and Uncle Henrik really talking about when they talk about “cigarettes”?
He meant Ellen.
Chapter 6
1.For what reason is Uncle Henrik’s home a good place to take a Jewish refugee?
It is a good idea because Uncle Henrik lives on a coast looking over Sweden.
2.Describe how you felt as you read this chapter.
I felt very nervous because I thought for sure that Annemarie, her mother, Kirsti and Ellen would get caught.
3. Why are Mama and Annemarie frightened when Kirsti decides to talk to the soldiers on the train?
They are frightened because they thought Kirsti would tell the soldiers Ellen was Jewish.
4. What do you think the soldiers expected Kirsti to say?
They expected Kirsti to say that it was someone's New Year.
Chapter 7
1. How do Ellen and Annemarie feel as they explore Gilleleje?
She likes all the scenery and she remembers a lot of the place.
2. Why is this visit different for Annemarie than other times she visited Uncle Henrik?
Well this time it is colder, all the plants are shriveled, and there are soldiers everywhere. They aren't there for fun; they are there to get Ellen to safety.
3. Describe Uncle Henrik and Mama’s relationship.
They are brother and sister.
Chapter 8
1. What two statements does Uncle Henrik make that worry or puzzle Annemarie?
One of the statements were "Tomorrow is gonna be a good day for fishing."
2. Do you agree with Annemarie that Great-aunt Birte doesn’t exist?
I do agree.
1. What do you think Uncle Henrik means by “Tomorrow will be a day for fishing”?
He means it will be a good day to go to Sweden.
Chapter 9 1. Who do you think the ‘mourners” are?
All the people that are to remember "Aunt Birte" No, they are all the Jewish people who are escaping with the Rosens.
2. How does Uncle Hunrik explain to Annemarie why he and Mama lied to her about Great –aunt Birte?
He explains by saying that it will build up Annemarie's bravery.
3. Find a line from this chapter that shows Annemarie is maturing.
"You are angry," he said
"Yes. Mama has never lied to me before. Never. But I know there is no Great-aunt Birte. Never once, in all the stories I've heard , in all the old pictures I've seen, has there ever been a Great-aunt Birte."
I think she sounds more mature in this line because she sounds straightforward and strong.
Chapter 10
1. What familiar phrase is in the psalm that Peter reads to the “mourners”?
"He who numbers the stars one by one.
2. How do you think most of the people at Uncle Henrik’s house felt during the wake?
They probably felt frightened if the soldier would find that the coffin was empy.
3. How does Mama keep the soldier from opening the casket?
she tells him that the "dead remains" had typhus in them that could still be contagious.
4. Reread the psalm and Annemarie’s reaction to the reading of it. What do you think is the significance of the title of this book?
In the psalm it reads the title of the book. I think it means God can number all the stars. How does that apply to the Jewish people?
Chapter 11
1. What is in the casket?
Lots of blankets and sweaters for the people at the fake ceremony.
2. Why did Peter insist upon giving the baby some medicine?
he gave the baby the medicine so thst he could put it in a deep sleep sleep so that it wouldn't cry.
3. One possible theme for this novel is that it is easier for people to be brave if they do not know everything. Use an incident that happened in this novel to prove this.
At the beginning of the book when Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti meet the soldiers Kirsti doesn't know much about them and she acts very brave.
4. Find a section of this chapter that shows Annemarie no longer thinks of herself as the carefree child she once was.
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Chapter 12
1. Do you think Annemarie will meet any soldiers on the way to Uncle Henrik’s boat?
Annemarie doesn't go on the trip to the boat.
2. What observations about waiting does Annemarie make in this chapter?
She makes observations such as it is hard to wait for someone that could be in danger, or waiting can be tiring if late at night.
3. Why does Annemarie worry about her mother’s safety
she worries so her Mom won't get caught by the soldiers with the Rosens and to then get a bad punishment.
Great job Allie. Keep up the good work :) -(Taylor)-
Chapter 13
1. Why does Annemarie volunteer to take the packet to Uncle Henrik?
She probably thinks she can find out what the packet contains. Do you think it could be that she knows it is very important?
2. Why doesn’t Mama tell Annemarie what is in the packet?
She doesn't tell her because it is easier to be brave when you don't know everything.
Chapter 14
1. There is a reference to the story of Little Red Riding Hood in this chapter. Which characters from story are like Red Riding Hood and the wolf?
Annemarie is Red-riding hood, and the soldiers are the wolf.
2. In this chapter we see that Annemarie is confronted with reality and begins to less of a child. What is the reality she confronts?
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Really cool!!
-Anna :)
Chapter 15
1. What is your reaction to how the soldiers treated Annemarie?
they treated her with great disrespect! I would have done the same thing as Annemarie and act like a useless child.
2. List three times when the German soldiers are rude to Annemarie.
They feed the bread to the dogs
They make fun of the handkerchief for Uncle Henrik
They tell Annemarie she is an idiot child.
3. Why does Annemarie act like Kirsti?
She does so that the soldiers won't think her of anyone important.
4. Did anything Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie surprise you? What?
I'm surprised that they made a certain medicine so that the dogs sense of smell will fail.
Chapter 16.
1. How does Uncle Henrik define “brave” to Annemarie? Based on this definition, is Annnemarie be considered brave?
He defines brave as being risky to get done what needs to be done.
2. What secret information does Uncle Henrik share with Annemarie about the Rosens?
He tells her that there is a special place in some boats to hide secret passengers and car
3. Describe something funny that happens in this chapter.
something funny that happens is that Thor, the small cat falls into the bucket of milk!
Chapter 17
1. This chapter takes place two years later after the war. How do the Danish people include their Jewish neighbors in the celebration?
They all put out Denmark's flag (not just non Jews) and Annemarie even wore Ellen's star of david necklace.
2. How did Peter die? How did Lise really die?
The Nazis shot Peter and Lise died when a car hit her.
3. Where does Annemarie hide Ellen’s Star of David necklace?
She hides it inthe pocket of lise's old, yellow, dress.
Afterward
1. List three events in the story that actually did happen.
Denmark actually surrendered to Germany in 1940
Danish people did love their king, King Christian.
Some handkerchiefs did have a special drug in them to cancel sense of smell.
B+ I think you should go back and check the questions that have questions marks. YOu seem to have forgotten to answer them.
- Chapter 1
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- *Why is Kirsti not afraid of the soldiers?
- She isn't afraid because she is young and doesn't know much.
- I would have been very scared and not been able to say a word!
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- Do you think King Christian did the right thing when he surrendered to the
Nazis?Why?* Would you be willing to die to protect the leader of your country? Why?*How would you have felt if you had been Annemarie when the soldiers spoke to her? Why?
Chapter 2
I think it was a good idea because Denmark had a very small army. I would not do what he did because I just couldn't do it.
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
- What are the answers to the questions that are the titles of the first three chapters?
1. Why are you running?The girls are racing.
2. Who is the man who rides past?
King Christian X
3.Where is Mrs. Hirsch?
She is at home with her family and the Nazis shut down her button store.
- The title of this chapter is "It Will Be a Long Night." Why was it a long night?
- It was a long night because Ellen had to stay with the Johansens because her parents were moving away so the wouldn't get caught by the Nazis.
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- Why does Ellen spend the night with Annemarie?
- She spent the night because her parents moved away from the Nazis.
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- Chapter 5
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- 1. Why do the soldiers come to the Johansen’s apartment?
- The soldiers knew the Johansens were friends of the Rosens and thought they were hiding them.
- They expected to find the Rosens
- She does this so the soldiers won't see it and then they would know that Ellen was a Jew and Rosen.
- he was trying to prove that Ellen was part of their family.
- Yes I do.
- She wants to travel alone so that someone would be at the house in case the soldiers came.
- He meant Ellen.
- 1.For what reason is Uncle Henrik’s home a good place to take a Jewish refugee?
- It is a good idea because Uncle Henrik lives on a coast looking over Sweden.
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- 2.Describe how you felt as you read this chapter.
- I felt very nervous because I thought for sure that Annemarie, her mother, Kirsti and Ellen would get caught.
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- 3. Why are Mama and Annemarie frightened when Kirsti decides to talk to the soldiers on the train?
- They are frightened because they thought Kirsti would tell the soldiers Ellen was Jewish.
- They expected Kirsti to say that it was someone's New Year.
- She likes all the scenery and she remembers a lot of the place.
- Well this time it is colder, all the plants are shriveled, and there are soldiers everywhere. They aren't there for fun; they are there to get Ellen to safety.
- They are brother and sister.
- One of the statements were "Tomorrow is gonna be a good day for fishing."
- I do agree.
- He means it will be a good day to go to Sweden.
- All the people that are to remember "Aunt Birte" No, they are all the Jewish people who are escaping with the Rosens.
- He explains by saying that it will build up Annemarie's bravery.
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- 3. Find a line from this chapter that shows Annemarie is maturing.
- "You are angry," he said
- "Yes. Mama has never lied to me before. Never. But I know there is no Great-aunt Birte. Never once, in all the stories I've heard , in all the old pictures I've seen, has there ever been a Great-aunt Birte."
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- I think she sounds more mature in this line because she sounds straightforward and strong.
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- 1. What familiar phrase is in the psalm that Peter reads to the “mourners”?
- "He who numbers the stars one by one.
- They probably felt frightened if the soldier would find that the coffin was empy.
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- 3. How does Mama keep the soldier from opening the casket?
- she tells him that the "dead remains" had typhus in them that could still be contagious.
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- 4. Reread the psalm and Annemarie’s reaction to the reading of it. What do you think is the significance of the title of this book?
In the psalm it reads the title of the book. I think it means God can number all the stars. How does that apply to the Jewish people?2. What do you think they expected to find?
3. Why does Annemarie tear the necklace from Ellen’s neck?
4. When Papa tore the pictures from his photo album, what was he trying to prove?
5. Do you think Annemarie is brave?
6. Why does Mama want to travel to Uncle Henrik’s house alone?
7. What are Papa and Uncle Henrik really talking about when they talk about “cigarettes”?
Chapter 6
4. What do you think the soldiers expected Kirsti to say?
Chapter 7
1. How do Ellen and Annemarie feel as they explore Gilleleje?
2. Why is this visit different for Annemarie than other times she visited Uncle Henrik?
3. Describe Uncle Henrik and Mama’s relationship.
Chapter 8
1. What two statements does Uncle Henrik make that worry or puzzle Annemarie?
2. Do you agree with Annemarie that Great-aunt Birte doesn’t exist?
1. What do you think Uncle Henrik means by “Tomorrow will be a day for fishing”?
Chapter 9
1. Who do you think the ‘mourners” are?
2. How does Uncle Hunrik explain to Annemarie why he and Mama lied to her about Great –aunt Birte?
Chapter 10
2. How do you think most of the people at Uncle Henrik’s house felt during the wake?
Chapter 11
- 1. What is in the casket?
- Lots of blankets and sweaters for the people at the fake ceremony.
- he gave the baby the medicine so thst he could put it in a deep sleep sleep so that it wouldn't cry.
- At the beginning of the book when Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti meet the soldiers Kirsti doesn't know much about them and she acts very brave.
???????????????2. Why did Peter insist upon giving the baby some medicine?
3. One possible theme for this novel is that it is easier for people to be brave if they do not know everything. Use an incident that happened in this novel to prove this.
4. Find a section of this chapter that shows Annemarie no longer thinks of herself as the carefree child she once was.
1. Do you think Annemarie will meet any soldiers on the way to Uncle Henrik’s boat?
2. What observations about waiting does Annemarie make in this chapter?
3. Why does Annemarie worry about her mother’s safety
Great job Allie. Keep up the good work :) -(Taylor)-
2. In this chapter we see that Annemarie is confronted with reality and begins to less of a child. What is the reality she confronts?
Really cool!!
-Anna :)
Chapter 17
B+ I think you should go back and check the questions that have questions marks. YOu seem to have forgotten to answer them.